Böcker av Rosie Dub

‘That one will be the death of her father . . . mark my words, the death of him.’ So says the prophecy that accompanies Fern’s birth. Her mother, fearing the wrath of the baby’s father, is forced to give Fern up for adoption.Twenty years later, Fern is haunted by the feeling that something is very wrong. Her family and friends think she is losing her mind but Fern is convinced that someone is after her.Seeking to unlock the mystery, Fern takes flight onto the streets of Sydney, where she meets two unlikely allies: Cassie, a woman cursed with the gift of clairvoyance, and Adam, an ex-soldier tormented by his past. As danger looms, Fern and Adam embark on an adventure which takes them far into the labyrinthine depths of the Tasmanian wilderness, where Fern must finally confront her demons.Interwoven with myth and metaphor, Flight is a compelling and original story; sometimes eerie, sometimes earthy, always spellbinding.'An adventure story that encapsulates both a physical and spiritual journey. . . interesting and original with some startling contrasts between the ordinary and the extraordinary.'     Bookseller & Publisher'Dub writes evocatively about a beautiful landscape but, in the end it is the touching love story between Fern and Adam that truly compels.'   Sydney Morning Herald 'A mesmerising tale of the real, unreal and surreal. . .'  Weekend Gold Coast Bulletin'Flight contains all the elements of a Gothic romance: the villain the persecuted heroine, the damaged hero and the forbidding mansion. Dub has a firm handle on action and pacing but in the end the realistic details of this novel: the Tasmanian wilderness, the shambles of Fern's mother's house. . . enable Flight to take off on what proves to be an enjoyable voyage.'   The Sunday Australian'The sharp depiction and the emotional force of the narrative are impressive. Still more striking is Dub's ability to maintain the reader's fondness for her eccentric characters. .. Flight is an effective, well-written and glimmering novel with well-drawn characters, a good sense of place and a satisfying number of twists along the way.'   Flinders Indaily.'This tightly written contemporary gothic tale grips readers from the first page. . .'  Busselton Dunsborough Times'Flight is a novel that will speak particularly to those who find themselves troubled by a sense of powerlessness over their lives.' Tasmanian Times 'My simple words cannot convey how much I loved "Flight", and how much I appreciate and admire the magic you created. Days after finishing, it is all I can think of. I am beautifully haunted by Fern and Adam. Every word, sentence and paragraph was woven with such love and care that every page came vividly to life and I feel almost lost that I am no longer immersed in the world of your pages. So, please accept my thanks for giving me one of the most spiritually satisfying reads I have ever had.''Flight is completely lyrical. I LOVE it. I don't want to put it down.''Congratulations on a fascinating, enjoyable and multilayered story, with a gorgeous central character. Flight is an unusual and rewarding combination of spirituality, romance and suspense, and some stunningly beautiful writing.''Flight had such an impact on me that I straight away hit google trying to find other stories you had written. Flight impacted me spiritually and got me thinking about my life and the path I am travelling.  I also thoroughly enjoyed Gathering Storm and didn't want it to end.  I don't know what it is about the way you write, but it somehow invades my heart, the core of my being.' 

A deeply moving fiction debut, GATHERING STORM is the compelling and thought-provoking story of a young British woman's journey through the heart of Australia in order to free herself from the curse that has been haunting her family for generations.English artist Storm Cizekova grew up believing that her mother died when she was born. But then Storm finds a photo of herself in the heart of the Australian desert - and in her mother's arms.Haunted by unanswered questions, Storm embarks on a journey of self-discovery that will challenge everything she holds dear: her family history, her art, even her relationship with her partner Max. Who is she really, and where does she belong?Her search will take her from the snow-covered Malvern Hills in England to the rich red heart of the Australian outback. Retracing her mother's footsteps through the stark beauty of the desert landscape, Storm must find the courage to confront some shocking truths from her past and the strength to face her future.'A gritty sandblown kind of story that once begun gets into your consciousness with compelling insistence. Yes, it's a page-turner and yes, it's a thriller-cum-rite-of-passage tale.'Compelling reading*****  Adelaide Advertiser'. . . A bit of a Heart of Darkness/Apocalypse Now tale. It is part thriller, part hippie road story and part rite-of-passage trip insearch of identity. Above all it is a compelling, stylish and well-paced read. Frightening at times and searching in its awareness of landscape and family secrets, this is a fine debut.'    Weekend Australian'A deeply moving fiction debut in which Dub examines the virtue of truth, the harm of lies, the pain of secrets, the desire for belonging and the difficulty of confronting ones past to ensure the future.'  Weekend Gold Coast Bulletin 'A gritty sandblown kind of story that once begun gets into your consciousness with compelling insistence. Yes, it's a page-turner and yes, it's a thriller-cum-rite-of-passage tale. . . The strength of Dub's ability to tell a story and hold an audience is clear in this first novel of hopefully many more. It is a book of many pathways to the heart and soul, of not only a country but families who deny the truth of who they are and what they strive to protect. . .'     Sunday Tasmanian'Here we have a Tasmanian writer with a first novel that grabs you from the very first page. Well written, it is a compelling story that takes the protagonist on a journey of self discovery. . . We will hear more from Rosie Dub; well done.'      Tasmanian Life                                        '. . . a fascinating story of discovery, generations, Romany lore, Australia, and of Storm herself.'      Cairns Post 'An absorbing first novel.' Women's Day'You'll be swept along by this moving journey of self-discovery . . . a great road movie of a novel.' Katherine Scholes, international best-selling novelist